2004 — Athens Delivers, Stadler Soloes
All yearsAthens Delivers, Stadler Soloes
New Zealand’s Olympic 1–2, dramatic women’s race; Stadler and Badmann master Kona in crosswinds.
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Olympic short‑course shines in Athens, while Kona sees a masterclass solo ride from Normann Stadler and another title for Natascha Badmann.
Highlights
- Normann Stadler and Natascha Badmann triumph in Kona
Crosswinds and a blistering solo bike from Stadler define the men’s race; Badmann adds another title.
- Hamish Carter leads New Zealand 1–2 in Athens
Textbook bike control and pace judgment bring Olympic gold with Bevan Docherty silver.
- Athens women’s Olympic triathlon delivers a dramatic comeback
A perfectly timed late surge on the run flips the podium in the final kilometers.
- NOCs refine Olympic selection models
Points, trials, and discretionary picks converge to optimize medal chances.
- Madeira ITU Worlds: Docherty and Taormina take titles
Bevan Docherty wins the men’s crown; Sheila Taormina completes a rare swim-to-tri world title journey.
Notable events
May
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Madeira ITU Worlds: Docherty and Taormina take titles
Bevan Docherty wins the men’s crown; Sheila Taormina completes a rare swim-to-tri world title journey.
June
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NOCs refine Olympic selection models
Points, trials, and discretionary picks converge to optimize medal chances.
August
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Athens women’s Olympic triathlon delivers a dramatic comeback
A perfectly timed late surge on the run flips the podium in the final kilometers.
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Hamish Carter leads New Zealand 1–2 in Athens
Textbook bike control and pace judgment bring Olympic gold with Bevan Docherty silver.
October
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Normann Stadler and Natascha Badmann triumph in Kona
Crosswinds and a blistering solo bike from Stadler define the men’s race; Badmann adds another title.